A charming stop along the way…Washington, NC. One of the nice surprises was a stop for lunch on the way from Carolina Beach to the Outer Banks. A quaint little town on the Pamlico River with a picturesque setting and a nice River Walk!

Wikipedia: It is commonly known as “Original Washington” or “Little Washington” to distinguish it from Washington D.C. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the west.

Established in 1776 on land donated by Col. James Bonner, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.